I walked by this Calendula plant in our herb garden at school and had to take a picture because it was on MONSTER MODE!!! It was so vibrant and full, almost as if it was saying “you know you wanna come see me”…and I did lol (and I took some home)!!! Here are some quick medicinal uses of calendula:Calendula Officianalis• Calendula is one of the best herbs for treating local skin problems, because it speeds healing time• It can be used safely wherever there is skin inflammation due to infection, so it is ideal for first aid treatment of minor cuts, burns and scalds. It will also be of benefit in slow-healing wounds and skin ulcers.—it is also great to apply over exposed, dry, or chaffed skin and lips!!!• For use locally it may be put in with a lotion, a poultice or fomentation• Internally, Calendula is a valuable herb for digestive inflammation and healing• Calendula is a mild, stimulating and diffuse lymphagogue (especially in the pelvis and breasts), so It can enhance the drainage of large and inflamed lymph nodes.• Calendula is also a great source of the antioxidant rutin which protects and nourishes the eyes (this is what makes it yellow).• You can enjoy a refreshing calendula enhanced tea by using 1tsp-1TBS dried calendula, ½ tsp lavender and ½ tsp lemon balm in 8oz of hot (not boiling) water and steep for at least 10-15mins (or until its cool enough to drink). You can add any natural sweetener you like to taste if you wish (but I like mine au natural).• Also note that if you have a strong allergy to any Asteraceae plants i.e. daisies, dandelions etc. calendula can aggravate this allergy when used on the skin. The most common sign of this allergy is an itchy eczema-like rash that will go away with discontinued use of the herb.Alright family, I wish you all happy healing!Love, Light, and Liberation,Afivi

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Dr. Afivi Adiro is a Naturopathic physician specializing in diet, nutrition and botanical medicine. With diet being especially foundational to Dr. Adiro, she believes if the diet is not in order and supportive to the body then most other therapies that are tried will not work towards healing. Dr. Adiro has had a passion for all things holistic ever since she was a youngster. She watched family members struggle through debilitating diseases with little to no help from the conventional medical system, causing her to quickly become disenchanted with the current state of health care. Afivi has also dealt with health crises of her own causing her to take into her own hands an even more aggressive approach to finding alternative ways to heal the body without using drugs, surgery and other unnatural therapies. After experiencing for herself the healing powers of nature, Afivi had aspirations to become a healer herself in order to facilitate health and wellness to those in need. It was for these reasons that the pursuit of becoming a community centered doctor was the path most in alignment with Afivi's vision for what true healthcare should look like.

Dr. Adiro strives through several projects to extend the knowledge of holistic health and healing to her community by means of affordable health care, education, organizing and inspiring community members to help facilitate their wellness journey. Projects that Dr. Adiro has implemented to meet this end include: Community Health and Wellness Day at Roots Life Unity in the Community in Phoenix, AZ (every Wednesday from12-4pm), The Afrikan/Black Holistic Health Meet-up group(on meetup.com), Food for Medicine blogtalk radio show (3pm every Friday on blogtalkradio.com), The N'kingu Health YoutTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsRMwOt8FbvF7hHFN_fdnA) as well as putting on periodic health and wellness discussions and workshops to address community health issues. It is in this spirit or community-centered holistic healing that N'kingu Health was born!